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ABOUT REDUCTION ENSEMBLE (Asian Improv Records 099)

The original concept of “Reduction” was Tatsu Aoki’s creative response to the popular taiko drumming stripped of its musical elements. It argues for upholding the beauty in taiko performance and for its connectivity to aesthetics and musicality. An incarnation of this “Reduction” concept has been presented annually in performance for over 14 years at venues such as the Museum of Contemporary Art as Taiko Legacy and Reduction. The Reduction Ensemble is the musical extension of this philosophy. A new configuration of one of Chicago’s traditional, experimental and creative jazz music scene bulwarks, Tatso Aoki’s Reduction Ensemble, synthesizes and weaves their vibe with the current member roster: Tatsu Aoki (shamisen/contrabass); Edward WIlkerson Jr. (saxophone, didgeridoo, clarinet), Jamie Kempkers (cello) and KIOTO (taiko,tsuzumi).

ABOUT THE ZHOU B ART CENTER

Founded in 2004 by the internationally acclaimed artists, The Zhou Brothers, Zhou B Art Center was created as a site of exchange between local artists and the global art community while promoting the contemporary convergence of Eastern and Western visuality in the United States. Located in Chicago’s historic Bridgeport neighborhood, the Zhou B Art Center’s mission is to engage cultural dialogue through contemporary art exhibitions and programming with an international scope.

The Zhou B Art Center provides galleries, studio spaces, and a collaborative environment to a thriving community of talented artists and curators. The purpose of the Zhou B Art Center is to nurture the creativity and growth of its nearly 50 resident artists while providing groundbreaking exhibitions open to the public.

On the Third Friday of each month, the center hosts a free exhibition and open studio event where locals can explore the main galleries as well as resident artists’ studios. This event is a great opportunity for Chicagoans and tourists alike to support the numerous artists involved with the Zhou B Art Center.